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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” R. Brault In this sugar kingdom, we live with one simple philosophy: Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate! Celebrate big, celebrate simple, and never miss the opportunity to pause and cherish what you have. To all of you, who participated in this Giveaway: Thank you! In the spirit of gratitude, there are not 4 but 7 winners of this Valentine's Giveaway! You will receive a box of cake or confections. Local Winners: Due to snow forecast for tomorrow and Friday, all pick ups will be on Saturday, Feb. 13th between 9:00am and 5:00pm from my home studio in Haverford. Contactless pick up will be arranged. Everyone on premises must wear a face mask. Out-of-State Winners: Due to weather forecast, boxes will be mailed on Monday, February 15th. Please email me today to claim your prize and coordinate. ileana@sugarrealm.com Congratulations to the winners, and Happy Valentine's to all!     *** Valentine's Giveaway. 2 Boxes of Assorted Cakes & 2 Boxes of Assorted Confections ($55.00 Value Each. Total of 4 winners) *** Life is sweet, and my favorite part of this business is helping celebrate others special moments in life ! Here are the RULES: 1. Like this post 2. Comment tagging 3 friends that love cake, confections, baking and/or cake decorating, and ask them to follow this account (your 3 tags must be ON THE SAME comment!) 3. You can participate AS MANY TIMES as you want! Here are the TERMS & CONDITIONS for this giveaway!
  2020 has been full of twists and turns. It has been “the year” for adapting and reinventing! And it has also been filled with new opportunities. Opportunities to experiment and explore new design ideas! A few weeks back, I was invited by @shannonwellingtonweddings to contribute to her editorial shoot, to be held at the beautiful @loch_aerie_mansion The shoot would be photographer by Erin, from @graceandardor It only took me a second glancing to her inspiration board to say: Of course I’m on board! Shannon put together an A-list team and we pitched our ideas to @modluxweddingsphl We were over the moon when we heard that they not only would feature our shoot, but one of Erin’s gorgeous pics would make the cover of the Spring 2021 Issue!
Vendors Planner/Designer: Shannon Wellington Weddings @shannonwellingtonweddings Photographer: Grace & Ardor @graceandardor Venue: Loch Aerie Mansion @loch_aerie_mansion Florist: Fresh Designs Florist @freshdesignsflorist Cake: Sugar Realm @sugarrealm Jewelry: L Priori @lpriorijewelry Hair & Makeup: Something You Hair & Makeup @somethingyouonsite Wardrobe: Bridal @delanaformals Bridesmaid @lael_rentals_ Stationery: Design House of Moira @designhouseofmoira Rentals: White Glove @whitegloverentals Linens: Nuage @nuagedesignsinc Models: Bec Corosanite @beccorosanite, Angela Weiler @angelaweilerphotography  The face behind the cakes, literally! Humbled to see this article in the latest issue of @phillymag . Thank you so much for including me. The article features 8 local women, (including myself) who share their self-care secrets! At 47, I own every wrinkle and every gray! I try to live each day fully and more important than anything, try to spend a few minutes at the end of the day to recharge, be grateful and organize my thoughts! Cheers to 47 more, surrounded by cakes, family and friends! LOVE this photo captured by @davemoserphoto
 As seen in the las test issue of @philawedding . Totally humbling to be featured in their beutiful pages! Loved reading the way they described of my work!
 It's 2020! Cheers to the best year yet!
I’m giddy with excitement about the wonderful clients and events in the books this year! It's going to be amazing! We are kicking off the year thrilled to see our feature on the latest issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Philadelphia.  As I reflect on 2019, I can’t help but feeling much gratitude for all the wonderful clients that invited me to have a small role in their celebrations, Cheers to another wonderful year for all!
 As I prepare to gather with my family at the thanksgiving table, I would like to take a minute to express my gratitude to past and present clients, who have invited me to celebrate with them important moments in their lives. Please know that your enthusiasm about my work, your words of praise and your kindness has made me feel fulfilled, appreciated, and with purpose. You will always have a special place in my sugar kingdom. With gratitude, ileana.
Sugar Realm, a box of Sugar Flowers. Philadelphia Wedding Cakes. Preserving your sugar flowers!9/5/2019
 I love having a small role in my client's special occasions. Making sugar flowers is a personal favorite. Yes, they take FORERVER to make, and yes, I love every minute of it. It's interesting to me, that when you create a new sugar flower, you can impart them with certain personality. Think of a Rose, it can be a Romantic Rose, a Modern Rose, a High Couture Rose, a Formal Rose...each one with a specific aesthetic and appeal!
Over these 10 years of business, I have safaely removed sugar flowers from many, many cakes and I have boxed them for my clients. Often times they are preserved by the bride, mother-of-the-bride and even grandmothers!. From all the boxes I have used in the past, this is my very favorite one. When kept away from direct sun light and moisture, these flowers can be preserved indefinitely! Sugar Realm's Studio. This is where the magic happens. Sugar Realm, Philadelphia Wedding Cakes.8/29/2019
  “Choose what you love, and be the best at it”. This was one of my many thoughts during my flight back from Seattle, after dropping my daughter off at College. I designed this business around my kids, among other reasons, because it allowed me the flexibility to be present, to be there. I can’t wait to see all the places my daughter (and this business) will continue to go!
Sugar Realm's studio. This is where the magic happens. Sugar Realm, Philadelphia Wedding Cakes.8/19/2019
 This is were the magic happens. One client at a time. In the words of the PA department of Agriculture inspector and the Lower Merion zoning department, who gave me my permits, “it looks like you know what you are doing. This is impecable”.
Majestic Elegance. From our catalog of wedding cakes. Sugar Realm, Philadelphia Wedding Cakes.8/17/2019
 From our Contribution to the Book "Cuisine, Art, Cocktails". Sugar Realm, Philadelphia Cakes.8/12/2019
 “No one can whistle a Symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it” H. E. Luccock. A most beautiful collaboration with talented PA & NJ wedding vendors.
One year ago, my husband, teenage kids, my business, and I moved to Philadelphia. It was a leap of faith, and a commitment to team effort. We have all adapted well, and put our best foot forward. All progress takes place outside the comfort zone. It was specially sweet to find in my mailbox today a copy of @modluxweddingsphl. Having this magazine in my hands means so much. We are SO happy to be here Philly. Thank you for treating us well!    All good things come in pairs!
Swooning over our feature in the latest issue of @modluxweddingsphl It is a dream come true to see Cindy & Drew’s wedding cake featured in the beautiful pages of this magazine. Thank you Philly for the warmest welcome possible. Cheers to the city of brotherly love!!! @switzercindy26 the seeetest bride in the world, thank you for letting me have a small role in your wedding @leahbarryphotography Crazy gorgeous photography, thank you for making this happening! |
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AuthorSince opening in 2010 in Cincinnati, Ileana Saldivia’s studio, Sugar Realm has become a preeminent wedding and celebration cake design boutique. In 2018, due to her husband's job, Ileana and her family relocated to Philadelphia, and so did her Sugar Kingdom. Sugar Realm’s cakes and confections are known for their sophisticated flavors, unique designs, artistic sugar flowers, innovative techniques, and architectural compositions. The studio’s wedding cakes are regularly featured in leading bridal, lifestyle, and cake decorating magazines. In the December 2015 issue of “Cincinnati Magazine,” Sugar Realm was named “Best of the City” and featured on the cover. Saldivia’s blog “Sugar Realm Academy” is regularly visited by hundreds of cake enthusiasts and lovers of all things pretty and delicious! 
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AutoraDesde su apertura en 2010 en Cincinnati, el estudio de Ileana Saldivia, Sugar Realm se ha convertido en una destacada boutique de diseño de pasteles para bodas y celebraciones. En 2018, debido al trabajo de su esposo, Ileana y su familia se mudaron a Filadelfia, al igual que su Reino de Azúcar o "Sugar Realm". Los pasteles y dulces de Sugar Realm son conocidos por sus sabores sofisticados, diseños únicos, flores de azúcar artísticas, técnicas innovadoras y composiciones arquitectónicas. Los pasteles de boda del estudio aparecen con regularidad en las principales revistas de bodas, estilo de vida y decoración de pasteles. En la edición de diciembre de 2015 de "Cincinnati Magazine", Sugar Realm fue nombrada "Mejor de la ciudad" y apareció en la portada. El blog de Saldivia "Sugar Realm Academy" es visitado regularmente por cientos de entusiastas de los pasteles y amantes de todas las cosas bonitas y deliciosas. |
